Head of Non-Financial Reporting

Job Title: Head of Non-Financial Reporting.

Philips is recognized as a leader in ESG reporting, and this role plays a critical part in maintaining that position while strengthening how non-financial reporting supports enterprise priorities, transparency, and accountability. The Head of Non-Financial Reporting leads Philips’ non-financial reporting strategy, operating model, and execution. The role is accountable for external ESG and broader non-financial reporting, related internal controls, and the external assurance process, while ensuring alignment with current and emerging requirements such as CSRD/ESRS and ISSB. As a people leader, this role develops team capability, drives succession planning, and partners across functions to strengthen data quality, policy development, and enterprise-wide adoption of reporting standards. The role also serves as a key advisor to senior stakeholders, helping translate sustainability priorities into reporting, governance, and continuous improvement actions across Philips.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the Non-Financial Reporting team and build capabilities across the function.
• Define and deliver the non-financial reporting strategy and roadmap.
• Own Philips’ external non-financial reporting, including compliance, internal controls, and external assurance.
• Lead delivery of Annual Report non-financial disclosures and quarterly ESG reporting.
• Manage relationships with ESG investors and other key external stakeholders.
• Develop and embed reporting policies, procedures, and governance practices across Philips.
• Drive cross-functional improvements in reporting readiness, data quality, and sustainability performance management.
• Define reporting KPIs and targets and turn results into actionable insights.
• Advise businesses and functions on integrating ESG requirements into decision-making and operations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and oversee compliance actions.
• Lead policy reviews and benchmark Philips’ reporting approach against leading standards.
• Guide talent development, succession planning, and performance management for the team.
• Oversee sustainability data frameworks and external submissions, ratings, and certifications.
• Influence senior stakeholders on Philips’ reporting agenda and sustainability positioning.
• Build strong cross-functional and external partnerships to advance reporting quality and alignment.
• Manage reporting tools and expand use of AI.
• Promote awareness and capability-building across the organization.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Finance, Accounting, Sustainability, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience with a Bachelor's OR Minimum 6 years of experience with a Master's in areas such as Sustainability, Environmental Management, Corporate Social Responsibility or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in ESG / non-financial reporting, ideally combined with financial reporting exposure.
• Proven experience in preparing or contributing to annual reporting processes (including audited deliverables).
• Experience working with external auditors (e.g., PwC or similar) and navigating audit requirements is essential.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and reporting requirements in ESG / non-financial reporting landscape.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing teams.
• Strong ability to influence and collaborate across functions (e.g., Finance, Sustainability, Legal, HR, Internal Audit).
• Comfortable working in a highly visible role, interacting with senior stakeholders and leadership forums.
• Solid business acumen with ability to understand priorities and translate them into reporting outputs.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization and AI.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including ability to present to senior leadership.
• Ability to deal with complex topics and high-pressure timelines.
• Proactive, structured, and quality-driven mindset.

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